Chapter 769 407: Battle Harmonizing with the Dao

"Supreme Elder... what's this? Are you looking to make another bet with me?"

A smile touched the Mansion Master's lips. For the old man to so eagerly produce so many treasures at once... it was certainly a tempting offer.

"You bet on that kid to win four matches straight and took my Golden Pearl Gourd. So what? Now that I'm offering you another bet, you're not interested?"

The Supreme Elder began to bristle with indignation.

That Golden Pearl Gourd was a Top Grade Magical Treasure, just like the ones he now held in his hands. It had taken him a great deal of effort to obtain it back in the day, and he had even faced perilous dangers in the process.

Now the Mansion Master had won the Golden Pearl Gourd so easily. He had to get it back, with interest.

Knowing the Supreme Elder's stingy nature all too well, the Mansion Master couldn't help but chuckle.

"In that case, I'll bet on Elder Tian to win this time."

"Absolutely not! You've been betting on that kid all along. You have to bet on him to win this round, too. You can't just switch sides now!"

Anyone could see how powerful Tian Fulai was; Yang An had absolutely no chance of victory this time. How could the Supreme Elder let the Mansion Master take advantage of him again?

The Mansion Master could only offer a helpless smile. He could see it as well as anyone. Even if Yang An could easily defeat a Divinity Transformation cultivator like Meng Jianglai, he couldn't possibly win against Tian Fulai.

The gap between them wasn't merely one of Cultivation Level, but of the Great Dao itself.

Yang An could use his various techniques to compensate for a gap in Cultivation Level. But a gap in the Great Dao—which involved the Heavenly Dao Laws—was impossible to bridge.

But the Supreme Elder was clearly determined to win back the Magical Treasure he'd just lost and was now resorting to being difficult. The Mansion Master could only indulge the old man.

"Alright, alright. I'll bet on the kid to win. Are you satisfied now, Supreme Elder?"

The Mansion Master smiled and shook his head.

The Supreme Elder, however, was beaming as he stroked his beard.

"If you win, these few Top Grade Magical Treasures of mine are all yours. If you lose, you not only have to return the Golden Pearl Gourd, but you'll also have to add two more Top Grade Magical Treasures on top of it."

"Alright, I accept."

The Mansion Master hesitated for a moment before agreeing. While the thought of giving up two more Top Grade Magical Treasures pained him, there was nothing he could do about the old man. It was better to pay up and keep the peace.

'I shouldn't have taken his Golden Pearl Gourd in the first place. I knew it would just upset the old man.'

Seeing the Mansion Master agree, the Supreme Elder's face finally broke into a wide grin.

Down in the arena, Tian Fulai's appearance sent a wave of excitement through the crowd. Yang An, too, was sizing up the newcomer.

It was obvious at a glance that this man was on a completely different level from Meng Jianglai. He was far more terrifying.

'A Harmonization Cultivator!'

Yang An discreetly extended his senses, judging his opponent by the Cultivation Level aura radiating from him.

'A Harmonization Cultivator in this world is equivalent to someone in the Insect Dao Realm of the Origin Realm. Both are levels where one has mastered the Power of Rules.'

'Clearly, this man's status within Emei Mansion isn't low. Judging by the looks on the faces of the onlookers, it might even be very high. He's a truly powerful figure.'

This was the information Yang An had gathered. And since his opponent had now entered the arena, it was obvious he was here for him.

'But I'm not afraid. I was invincible in the Insect Dao Realm back in the Origin Realm. Even if High-tier Cultivators on Earth are stronger than their counterparts in the Origin Realm, I'm still confident I won't lose.'

This was the confidence born from countless battles.

Meng Jianglai had already regained his composure upon seeing Tian Fulai. However, he was still convinced that Yang An's victory was dishonorable. He was confident that in a rematch, he could definitely defeat him.

'I was just caught off guard by Yang An's trick. Everyone underestimated his strength. I definitely won't make the same mistake again.'

"Stand down. You're no match for him."

Tian Fulai looked young, and in fact, he was. His youth wasn't a result of cultivation techniques that preserved his appearance. Yet, his tone had a world-weary quality to it, conveying an indisputable and peerless aura of a true expert.

As he spoke, Tian Fulai's gaze shifted to Yang An, as if he had already seen through his true strength.

But these words only made Meng Jianglai more defiant.

"Brother Tian, one more time! I can definitely..."

"Even if you had another chance, you would still be no match for him. Stand down."

In comparison, standing before his younger brother Tian Fulai, Meng Jianglai seemed like a petulant child, eager to prove himself.

But Tian Fulai cut him off. A single glance was all it took. Meng Jianglai didn't dare say another word and obediently retreated to the high platform at the edge of the arena.

Tian Fulai remained in the arena. Now the crowd was certain: he intended to fight Yang An. Everyone was ecstatic.

With all eyes upon him, Tian Fulai looked at Yang An. His powerful aura enveloped the entire arena, and even the spectators at the edge felt a suffocating pressure.

"With your strength and talent, it's only a matter of time before you earn a position as an Elder in the Mansion. Why choose to do it in a way that harms others for your own gain?"

"Ten thousand years is too long. I fight for the here and now."

Yang An tossed out the line casually as a response, but it also suited his mood.

"If you enjoy picking fights, then you should understand that there's always someone who can make you spit out what you've swallowed."

"Anything I've eaten gets shat out, not spat back up."

Yang An just smiled nonchalantly. 'The position of Elder isn't actually important to me,' he thought. 'It's just a means to better carry out my cleanup plan.'